02.02.2018 Views

Clarksville- Main File

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

STAKEHOLDER THEMES<br />

• The potential influx into the labor force from this segment remains strong with 400 exits per<br />

month. Currently, <strong>Clarksville</strong>-Montgomery County captures 20-30% of those exits, although<br />

about half of exiting military say they would stay in the area if they could find suitable employment.<br />

• Data show a skills mismatch that could be overcome through programmed training. Most<br />

employers within the focus groups mentioned how much they desire to hire those with military<br />

backgrounds due to their discipline and work ethic. However, a wage mismatch exists between<br />

what these employers tend to offer ($11-12/hour) for separated military personnel who do not<br />

have a bachelor’s degree versus desired rates of those exiting the military ($15-$17/hour). At<br />

$12 per hour, the available workforce for the top 10 occupations employed by manufacturing<br />

industries is 457 people. If more military could receive bachelor degree equivalents while<br />

transitioning, their options would increase. The jobs that are available for $17/hour with<br />

experience include the following:<br />

SOC<br />

DESCRIPTION<br />

2017<br />

JOBS<br />

WORK<br />

EXPERIENCE<br />

REQUIRED<br />

TYPICAL<br />

ENTRY LEVEL<br />

EDUCATION<br />

PCT. 10<br />

HOURLY<br />

EARNINGS<br />

PCT. 25<br />

HOURLY<br />

EARNINGS<br />

ANNUAL<br />

OPENINGS<br />

11-9039 Education<br />

Administrators, All Other<br />

392<br />

Less than 5<br />

years<br />

Bachelor's<br />

degree<br />

$ 21.38 $ 28.04 30<br />

29-1141 Registered Nurses 747 None<br />

Bachelor's<br />

degree<br />

$ 20.42 $ 23.27 38<br />

25-2021<br />

Elementary School<br />

Teachers, Except<br />

Special Education<br />

886 None<br />

Bachelor's<br />

degree<br />

$ 20.36 $ 24.98 63<br />

51-1011<br />

First-Line Supervisors<br />

of Production and<br />

Operating Workers<br />

458<br />

Less than 5<br />

years<br />

High school<br />

diploma or<br />

equivalent<br />

$ 16.86 $ 20.45 49<br />

25-1099 Postsecondary Teachers 580 None<br />

Doctoral or<br />

professional<br />

degree<br />

$ 16.23 $ 22.00 46<br />

51-4122<br />

Welding, Soldering,<br />

and Brazing Machine<br />

Setters, Operators, and<br />

Tenders<br />

373 None<br />

High school<br />

diploma or<br />

equivalent<br />

$ 15.72 $ 17.90 40<br />

29-2061<br />

Licensed Practical and<br />

Licensed Vocational<br />

Nurses<br />

504 None<br />

Postsecondary<br />

nondegree<br />

award<br />

$ 15.63 $ 17.38 36<br />

11-1021<br />

General and Operations<br />

Managers<br />

614<br />

5 years or<br />

more<br />

Bachelor's<br />

degree<br />

$ 14.28 $ 22.61 54<br />

• Accessing exiting military talent is especially difficult for employers who use temporary<br />

agencies.<br />

52<br />

COMPREHENSIVE LABOR ANALYSIS: CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!